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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.79, 3,847.49 and 1,454.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.79, 3,847.49 and 1,454.82 is: 2,180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.79 : 3,847.49 = 1,454.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.79/3,847.49 = 1,454.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.79x = 3,847.49 × 1,454.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.79x = 5,597,398.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,597,398.13/2,566.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.70

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